Although he was personally opposed to the coup, Mr Chaturon said he was well aware the NCPO could exercise wide powers now it had received a royal command officially appointing it to govern the country.
He now wanted the NCPO to detain him and if he faces legal action, he is ready to fight the case.
However, he said he would rather fight his case in the courts of justice rather than under a court martial.
He denied the Shinawatra family was leading a move to set up a government in exile in the UK to oppose the coup.